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Op Ed: FAIR Tax-SHARE: YOU Pay DEARLY, THEY Don`t
WHY Oregon Lifestyle Demands Fair-Deal For ALL

The truth is that even given the entire impact of Measures 66 & 67, Oregon will rocket upward to occupy 45th-place rather than 48th!

(EUGENE, Ore.) - Oregon’s amazing lifestyle offers “fair-and-square” opportunities for an intriguing variety of residents, in a state blessed by both natural resources and very strong location for true entrepreneurial endeavor.

That lifestyle is under open, concentrated, vicious threat of truly extreme damage, forcing further deep and- dirty slashes to education at all levels and to every one of essential social services for our economic crisis struck fellow Oregonians.

Police Standoff Ends With Wanted Subject in Custody

"This was a textbook operation of how to quickly bring a situation under control when you have the resources to do it" - Columbia County Sheriff Jeff Dickerson

(RANIER, Ore.) - With the help of two tactical teams responding to an area known for drugs and violence in Northwest Columbia County, a man wanted on three felony charges -- including attempted murder -- was taken into custody after a three-hour standoff.

Greg Richard Wilson, 49, Rainier surrendered to sheriff's deputies after tactical team members introduced a chemical agent into the trailer in which he was hiding. Wilson is now in custody in the Columbia County Jail.

Loving Memories of Nan

Elizabeth Kucinich's Moving Tribute to Her Beloved Nan.

(WASHINGTON D.C.) - My cherished Grandmother, Elizabeth Joyce Cosser, whom I love with all my heart, passed away peacefully in her sleep at our family's home in Upminster in the early hours of Saturday morning, 2nd January 2010, after celebrating Christmas and the New Year with us.

Born in Nottinghamshire in 1923, as a youngster her family moved to Blackcap Farm on the South Downs in England, where she grew up a real country girl. The farm was eventually taken over by Canadian troops in WWII and destroyed in target practice.

Mariah Carey`s Slurs Cause a Stir During Award Acceptance Speech

And why should it matter if Mariah had a little too much champagne?

(SALEM, Ore.) - A recent award acceptance speech by pop queen turned actress Mariah Carey, might be the most memorable aspect of a recent Palm Springs film festival.

The performer might have been a little tipsy when she was escorted onto the stage at the Palm Springs International Film Festival. It made for a humorous moment that was the first thing to hit YouTube, as Sean Penn predicted later that evening from the stage.

FBI, Port of Portland Police Investigate Incident on Hawaiian Airlines Flight 39

"The FBI's Joint Terrorism Task Force, working with Port of Portland and TSA, responded to the incident. At this time, there is no known terrorism link" - FBI's Beth Steele

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - The FBI and Port of Portland Police officers have concluded their interview of a passenger removed from Hawaiian Flight 39, that was en route to Hawaii, from Portland International Airport.

Oregon Guard Scrambles F-15 Jet Fighters to Escort Hawaiian Flight

The F-15 fighter jets become a federal asset once alerted, placing them under presidential authority.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Two Oregon Air National Guard F-15 fighters, under the direction of North American Aerospace Defense Command, intercepted Hawaiian Air Flight 39 in the vicinity of Portland, Ore., Today.

The F-15s, stationed at Portland Air National Guard Base, escorted the aircraft until it landed at Portland International Airport without incident at approximately 1:15 p.m. PST, where the plane was met by law enforcement and the Transportation Security Agency.

Turks Protest Egypt`s Attack on Humanitarian Convoy Traveling to Gaza

The Egyptian government's denial of entry for Viva Palestina trucks came despite talks in which a delegation of Turkish lawmakers sought to convince Cairo officials to open its border to Gaza for the aid convoy.

(ISTANBUL, Turkey) - Press TV in Iran reports that thousands of angry protesters in Turkey have staged a demonstration in the city of Istanbul to condemn the Egyptian police crackdown on a Gaza-bound aid convoy.

At least 55 people were injured in clashes that broke out between riot police and Viva Palestina activists at the Egyptian port of El-Arish on Tuesday, after Egypt said it would not allow 59 trucks for the relief convoy to enter the blockaded Gaza Strip. Following the incident, Turkish protesters poured into streets and assembled in front of the Egyptian consulate in Istanbul on Wednesday.

Possible Victims Come Forward in Hair-Cutting / Hair-Gluing Investigation

Clackamas Sheriff's Office investigators seek public tips in strange case.

(CLACKAMAS, Ore.) - 22-year old Jared Weston Walter was arrested on Dec. 31, 2009 at the Milwaukie Transit Center, following an alleged hair-cutting incident involving a female victim.

Clackamas County Sheriff's Office Spokesman Det. Jim Strovink says in the wake of news stories about Walter's arrest, additional potential victims have come to the attention of the investigators.

Japanese Whalers Ram Sea Shepherd Ship Ady Gil

Famed trimaran is sinking in the Southern Ocean; six crewmembers rescued by the Sea Shepherd Ship Bob Barker.

(ANTARCTICA) - In an unprovoked attack captured on film, the Japanese security ship Shonan Maru No. 2 deliberately rammed and caused catastrophic damage to the Sea Shepherd trimaran Ady Gil.

Six crewmembers, four from New Zealand, one from Australia, and one from the Netherlands were immediately rescued by the crew of the Sea Shepherd ship Bob Barker. None of the crew Ady Gil crew were injured. The Ady Gil is believed to be sinking and chances of salvage are very grim.

Salem Man Arrested on Charges Related to August 2008 Fatal Traffic Crash East of Stayton

Ramirez-Torres was the driver of a vehicle involved in a single-vehicle fatal crash on Highway 22E.

(STAYTON, Ore.) - An investigation into an August 2008 fatal traffic crash led to the arrest Sunday of a northeast Salem-area man on charges related to the death of an 18 year old female and injuries to another passenger.

Trooper Andrew Goffrier arrested 25-year old Martin Ramirez-Torres at his northeast Salem residence for Manslaughter in the Second Degree, Assault in the Third Degree, and DUII -Drugs.